11. Read every article ever written on the subject! Literally, anything you can find.

12. Clean out your closet. Give the clothes you don’t want to wear anymore to Good Will.

13. Watch a whole season of your favorite show. Be awake the whole night. It doesn’t matter.

14. Set up a date via Tinder. Go on the date, kiss him and disappear. I know, ghosting is horrible, but it’s not like you promised anything at the beginning of the date.

15. Post on Instagram how you’re having a great time, but mean it. If you don’t mean it, it doesn’t count. He’ll see it, don’t worry.
16. Never forget to smile. Even if you’re hurting, smile. It’s the best and fastest way to forget. Smiling can solve any problem you’re facing. Just keep on doing it, and believe in what you’re doing.

17. Play dress up, and try some new makeup styles.

18. Cry when he doesn’t wish you a happy birthday. Be a complete mess for a few hours. Then, wipe your tears, and move on.

19. If self-respect could be bought, you would need a butt load of it. Get some self-respect, damn it!

Hi! I'm Maria, but all of my friends call me Mare (meaning the sea in Italian). I was born and raised by the sea in a small town in the Mediterranean. I'm an "accidental" writer, a passionate singer and a full-time mom.